"That's when my Mum realised how bad things were. Being supported by her meant things got a bit better but the bullying continued and I had to drop out of school early.

"When I look back on it now, the experience has made me stronger. It's allowed me to support people who are going through the same things I did. I've taken a firm stance against bullying and I'm not afraid to speak out about it.

"The bullying of any person or group in entirely unacceptable. It only intensifies hatred and misunderstanding, for everyone involved.

"There’s too much emphasis on fitting into social norms, that’s a big part of the problem. Let’s focus on social uniqueness instead.